Synergy Award Winners and AGM minutes

The Synergy AGM was held on Thursday, November 2nd at the Calgary Area Outdoor Council office, 1111 Memorial Drive NW in Calgary.

AGM minutes:

Meeting called: 18:10

In attendance: Craig G, Mike P, Sherwood P, John P, Jon K, Craig D, Felix H, Natasha, Reid, cp, Cyrus K, BK, Liane A

President's report:
- good group dynamics, lots of helping out each other.
- good ratio of U22s for 2006, but need to recruit more U22s for 2007 season.
- Team was awarded ABA Journal Cup team award again (first place)! Our road ranking fell a bit this year (7th place), but due to our small membership it is difficult to hold up the rankings across all age/ability categories.
- our challenges in 2006 and going into 2007 continue to be staffing in regards to Prairie Steamer, staffing at the 2007 casino, and attracting new young riders.

VP report:
- casino February 26-27, 2007 organizing underway.
- busy year organizing race transportation, accommodations.
- please send your shift requests to Natasha.

Treasurer report:
- 2001-2005 financial reports approved by Alberta Corporate Registries.
- several outstanding Out-of-Province funding requests.
- report on 2006 expenses, current cash status.
- feedback requested on additional spending of AGLC funding.

Proxy vote signing for ABA AGM on Saturday, November 4th.

Elections:
- member at large position explanation, reasons for executive changes.
- splitting apart of Secretary/Treasurer into two positions.
- Nominations for new Secretary position: Craig Debellefeuille nominated by Natasha, Craig G - ACCLAIMED
- Nominations for Vice President position: Natasha Kuzmak nominated by Reid, John P - ACCLAIMED
- President and Treasurer positions remain the same and will be voted on at 2007 AGM.

New business:
- casino dates are Feb. 26/27, 2007. If members agree to work an additional shift, it will count as two races for 2007 obligations.
- training subsidy: Olympic Oval, Peak Power programs. Any others are welcome and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
- clothing repairs: cp to collect clothing for general repairs, will be billed to Gita North.
- new equipment purchases: track equipment more manageable than road equipment. How about a team tent or two? Please send your suggestions to the Synergy email addy.

Synergy Awards

Alpha Male: Felix Haspel
Alpha Female: Stephanie Roorda
Junior Alpha Male: Cole Murphy
Junior Alpha Female: not awarded
Synergist: Frank Kovacs
Prophet: Sherwood Plant
Vigour: Natasha Kuzmak
Lanterne Rouge: Dave Corr
Lazarus: Liane Angerman

Congratulations everyone! If you weren't able to attend the AGM, please contact the club to arrange to get your award.

Meeting adjourned 20:05.